Iswaran faces 24 corruption charges and has returned to Singapore after medical treatment in Australia
Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, has surrendered his passport to the authorities after returning to Singapore from a hospital in Melbourne. He had been granted S$800,000 bail following his charges on January 18, 2024.
Iswaran was originally scheduled to be in Australia from February 16 to March 4, to help his son settle at a university. However, he was hospitalized for respiratory illness and granted an extension to remain abroad for medical reasons. Despite the medical issues, he was required to report to the police daily via video call and update them on his condition.
The charges against Iswaran involve accepting items worth over S$200,000 from property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, including tickets to high-profile events like the Singapore Grand Prix. Additionally, Iswaran faces a charge of obstructing justice in 2023.
He faces severe penalties for each corruption charge, including up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to S$100,000, or both.
